Author Archives: Dave Noble

Lane Cove National Park Fungi – 2 June 2026

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made a repeat visit to the location in Lane Cove National Park that I had observed some interesting fungi a few days earlier to check on their progress. I was hoping some more of the Parrot Waxcaps (Gliophorus psittacinus … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 31 May 2026

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

After the Wolli Creek Bird Survey, I went home for lunch. But, I later ventured out again for short walk along part of the Cooks River, between Illawarra Road and Gough Whitlam Park  to see and photograph more birds. Here … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Bird Survey – 31 May 2026

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the bird survey in Wolli Creek Regional Park – starting at Girrahween Park to The Flying Fox Camp and back. Here are some of the birds, and other things, we saw –

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Fungi in the Lane Cove National Park and Blue Gum Reserve – 30 May 2026

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

I caught a train to Macquarie Park and then a bus for s short bit, and then walked into Lane Cove National Park, and I followed the River Walk downstream and then continued to Chatswood via Blue Gum Reserve. Along … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 29 May 2026

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Dave Noble

I walked from Bexley North to Turrella along the Two Valleys Track in Wolli Creek Regional Park looking for fungi. Here are some that I spotted –

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West Head Aboriginal Art Walk – 28 May 2026

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

Wet weather was forecast, so we decided on a walk on West Head to view some Aboriginal engravings. These are often a lot easier to discern when the rock platforms are wet. In the party was Bob, Doug, Nipper, Airdrie … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 27 May 2026

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

After reasonable fungi photographic trips over the previous two days, I thought it worth travelling to Springwood to see what fungi may be out in Birdwood Gully. I found a reasonable amount of fungi out. Here is selection of photos … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 26 May 2026

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

Rain was forecast, but there seemed to be a break in the fungi during the morning, so I headed up to Chatswood and visited Ferndale Park to photograph fungi. Jelly Fungus – Tremella sp.

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 25 May 2026

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Dave Noble

I did a walk along the Two Valleys Track in Wolli Creek Regional Park between Bexley North and Tempe to look for fungi. I was expecting to find a fair bit out after recent rain. I did fid some nice … Continue reading →

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Cape Baily Walk – 24 May 2026

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

I went on a short but very enjoyable walk with Valerie in Kamay Botany Bay National Park. We started from Potter Point and walked north along the coastal cliffs to the historic Cape Baily Lighthouse and then a bit further … Continue reading →

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